Drain Cleaning Tools Selection Chart

Drain Cleaning Tools Selection Chart

TOOLS
Drop Head Auger
For cleaning back to back mounted fixtures e.g., sinks where cable needs to be led into down pipe
Straight Auger
For use in exploring and breaking up stoppages or returning sample to surface to determine correct tool.
Funnel Auger
For use as second tool in line. Breaks up remains of stoppage left by straight auger.
Hook Auger
For heavy and dense root stoppages in pipes that require hooking and breaking up.
Retrieving Auger
For searching for cable which is broken or lost in line.
Spade Cutter
For following up after augers have been used and to open up floor drains.
Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter
For blockages caused by hardened, glazed material such as chemical deposits.
Grease Cutter
For lines which have become badly greased with detergents and have to be opened.
Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter
For clearing any stoppage, roots, rags, sticks, etc.
Saw Tooth Cutter
For cleaning lines blocked heavily with roots. Unique design permits cutter to be removed from damaged pipe without locking.
Spiral Bar Cutter
For main sewers blocked by roots, leaf debris, sticks, sawdust, cloth, and sacking.
Sharktooth Cutter
For use in cleaning pipes of general material clinging to pipe walls.
Grease “C” Cutter
For grease blockage in lines leading from garbage disposal unit or waste pipe.
Expanding Finish Cutters
For final removal of material adhering to walls and certain roots of fibrous nature.
Chain Knocker
For use when vigorous action is required for cleaning of scale in pipes and boiler tubes.
Flue Brush
For use for finish cleaning required of boiler tubes and heat exchangers.
(TOOL TIP)
Always start with straight auger to try and determine
what you are trying to clean. Then chose the correct
cutter to clear drain.